Sunderland v Wigan Athletic: squad sheets

Wigan are spared the bruising prospect of facing their former midfielder Lee Cattermole as Sunderland's captain is suspended once again. Martin O'Neill hopes Adam Johnson will be fit in time to try and help his side secure their first Premier League win since March. The former Manchester City winger has made one league appearance since arriving on Wearside last month and O'Neill is suitably frustrated. "It's touch and go for Adam," he said. "But I wouldn't want to continue too much longer without his knack of unlocking defences." Louise Taylor